Ohio · 2026
Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools
#1 of 13 ranked schools in Ohio
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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Ohio · 2026
Best Colleges for Transportation
#1 of 10 ranked schools in Ohio
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Ohio · 2026
Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#3 of 29 ranked schools in Ohio
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #892 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 98% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Ohio | #26 of 26 ranked schools in Ohio | 26 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Ohio |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #609 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #790 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Ohio | #20 of 120 ranked schools in OhioTop 17% | 120 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Ohio |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #215 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 54% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Natural Resources & Environment | National | #17 of 109 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 109 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Natural Resources & Environment, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #669 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 85% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Ohio | #11 of 15 ranked schools in Ohio | 15 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Ohio |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #422 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #411 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 89% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #478 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 69% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness | National | #116 of 218 ranked schools nationwideTop 54% | 218 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #321 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 51% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #450 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #144 of 269 ranked schools nationwideTop 54% | 269 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #220 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #684 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 45% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Ohio | #18 of 69 ranked schools in Ohio | 69 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Ohio |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #724 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 84% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Ohio | #13 of 14 ranked schools in Ohio | 14 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Ohio |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #436 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 74% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #102 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #97 of 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 61% | 160 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #501 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 66% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | State · Ohio | #16 of 43 ranked schools in Ohio | 43 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Ohio |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #453 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · Ohio | #12 of 33 ranked schools in Ohio | 33 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Ohio |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #441 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 61% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #776 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Ohio | #13 of 60 ranked schools in Ohio | 60 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Ohio |
Past editions
2026 edition · 2026-r1
Published . These placements are retained from this past edition.
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.